Quote by Luigi Pirandello

Woman -- for example, look at her case! She turns tantalizing inviting glances on you. You seize her. No sooner does she feel herself in your grasp than she closes her eyes. It is a sign of her mission, the sign by which she says to man: Blind yourself, for I am blind.

Woman -- for example, look at her case! She turns tantalizin

Summary

This quote suggests that women are manipulative and use their physical allure to entice men, only to deceive and manipulate them once they have a grip on them. The phrase "close her eyes" is seen as a metaphorical gesture symbolizing women's inclination to hide their true intentions and make men oblivious to the reality of their own blindness. This quote may be seen as a cynical depiction of women, emphasizing their perceived ability to lead men astray and urging them to be cautious of female allure.

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Women

By Luigi Pirandello

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